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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1973
Page
2
An 18th century Penn Gazette fable on editor troubles as Ben Franklin notes that public opinion shifts like waves. A father and son ride and walk an ass to market, facing praise and blame from passersby, finally deciding to discard the beast to escape endless censure.
The piece reflects on Isaiah 60 2 and notes repeated cycles of dark ages and economic recession. It urges continued adherence to a righteous path and persistence on the moral highway amid changing fortunes.
A Augusta Georgia column argues newspapers must report events and highlight editorials on beef price increases. It notes rising meat costs due to farm, transport, and processing expenses, higher wages, and consumer spending, urging restraint to combat inflation while denying farmers profit windfalls.
Birthday wishes were extended on Wednesday to Mrs Wade Collens Glenda Ruth Hull Nancy Lee Gould Nancy Diane Hawking Robert Elliott Earl Dressing and Larry Cuno. The report notes Queen Juliana of the Netherlands turning 64 and comedian Eve Arden at 6. Former Olympic swimmer Don Schollander marked 27. A thought for today attributed to William Shakespeare ends the item.
A compilation of letters to Ann Landers about mail order obscenity, intrusive parental supervision, and marital quirks. Mrs Square America asks how to stop unwanted porn mail. Neat Enough For Us discusses mother’s constant cleaning. Betty asks if husband should drop bachelor habits after marriage. The column offers guidance and references Ann’s booklet Love Or Sex And How To Tell The Difference.
A list of stations with channel numbers and markets includes LV channel 2 Ktvi St. Louis, 3 Ktvo Ottumwa, 4 Kmox-tv St. Louis, 5 Ksd-tv St. Louis, 7 Khga-tv Hannibal, 8 Komu-tv Columbia, 10 Wgem-tv Quincy, 11 Kpir St. Louis, 13 Krop-tv Jeff City, 17 Kebj-tv Columbia. Notes show channel 17 marked as 6 On See Tv.
Listings summarize tonight's programs across channels. Bellevue at 7 shows lifesaving scenes in a New York hospital, Gunsmoke reruns on channels 4,7,13 feature The Drummer with Victor French, and Hollywood Theatre at 7 presents The Shadow of a Gun Man. Also sports include US and Russian basketball at 8 from San Diego. ABC, NBC, and Movie entries list Man Trap and The Ceremony among others with multiple guests and schedule notes.
Television schedule lists Circus on Channel 10 at 6 30 with a rodeo and animals then NBC Movie Magic Carpet at 7 on channels 5 8 10 featuring Susan Saint James. ABC Movie Getting Away From It All at 7 30 on channels 2 3 17 with Hagman Feldon. CBS Movie Gargoyles at 8 30 on channels 4 7 13 with Cornel Wilde.
A reader asks if a man once sterile due to childhood injury can later father a child. Dr Thosteson explains recanalization is possible, advises semen testing to confirm current fertility, and notes that if viable sperm are present the baby could be his. He stresses relying on medical examination.
A Mexico High School Gym nasium science fair attracted more than 600 entries from Central St. Brendan Garfield and Mexico High School along with Hardin Junior High which hosted the event.
AP reports Bob Precht brings Calucci's Dept to New York for its CBS fall debut as the sole full time NYC series this year. He cites local base, potential writing pools, and rising costs as factors shaping whether production stays in Manhattan or moves to California for a second season.
Publication details for Mexican Ledgers located at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri. Rates include daily except Sundays and holidays with local carrier and mail options for in state and out of state subscriptions. Office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 3 to 3 Saturday.
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